Greetings JKF,

Figured it was time for me to start a "Show and Tell" thread of my new to me 75th JKU. Some may have seen pictures of it already in the Modified JK section but things are progressing well enough it is time to document my build process. As most Jeep owners know there is never an end. Since buying this 2017 JKU I've been considering getting another so my wife and I could have one each and build as we see fit. Not sure which direction that will go though? It has only been a few months since taking home the Jeep but here are a few things I've done to make it mine.

We bought it pretty well equipped, which made the build that much easier to get into.

The day we brought it home. 2.5 inch AEV lift (Rubicon Coils in the front), Fuel Wheels and 33" tires. Some of the big expenses already done! SWEET!

Leaving the Dealer:












After getting it home I learned the Dealer had removed the front AEV Coils and slapped some Rubicon 2.5 VR coils in place as well as some Pro Comp Shocks. Rear remained AEV with both coil and shock. Although they were very warn. So I ordered up some 2.5" Rear RE coils and a set of Fox 2.0's for all 4 corners. Something about that did not sit well with me though. The ride was superb and the quality of the RE felt real good on the road. About two weeks after getting the RE' coils in place I decide to ditch them and go back to AEV. I had actually lost some lift height with the RE's.

Brand new AEV coils to return the system back to all AEV:




After the suspension was situated I turned to the lights. The previous owner had LED bulbs in place, which were nice and bright but there was no projection due to the OEM lenses. So I found a decent set of LED projector lights with matching FOGS. Great addition!



Same company had a decent set of Tail lights to match. Even included a 3rd Brake light in LED. Not a huge fan of the look but they are nice a bright and work well:




I have future place to run exterior lights. Not a light bar, but some functional off road lighting. Came across the RC Light controller and have been very impressed so far. Not a big fan of the switches all saying RC on them but that can be fixed. I also like that I can also run other things off this controller. Have a perfectly good ARB compressor that needs a home.





and the last thing I've done to this JKU was install a set of Sypder (Westin) flat style fenders complete with inner liners. Fit and finish is great! The look even better.









For now that about sums it up. I've got a laundry list of things I still want to do but this is how she sits.

Thanks in advance for viewing

Cheers JKF

NEM

 

Coming along nicely

If you haven't heard by now, Jeep stands for Just Empty Every Pocket.

I thought about getting another for the wife also, no way I can afford two builds at once!

Thanks for sharing

 

Very NICE .. &.. She deserves 1 too, after all you did to yours...

 

Ha thanks guys! We actually talked it over and agreed to locate a used completely stock Jeep JKU (if possible) and she'll make the mod choices and do the work. With my guidance of course but she likes that sort of thing and is very handy with tools. Wont be for some time but it's in the works.

For now we'll enjoy this one.

Stay tuned for more,

Cheers

Nem

 

Greetings JKF

Thought I'd share the most recent updates to our 17 JKU.

I decided the hood shutter was just down right to much with the recently installed Maiker Hood Latches. They looked great and I am slightly disappointed that after such a short time they no longer hold the hood secure. So, I went with a set of DV8 hoot latches. Install was easy and the fit and finish excellent.




After that I installed the long awaited LOD Destroyer Roof Rack. Think I waited 2.5 months for this thing to get sent. Didn't help the first delivery was for a JL... it all worked out though. Taking my time it took just around 6 hours to install. I give Finish a 5 star but Fit not so much. One support bar in the rear didn't line up too well and needed some persuasion with a rotary tool! That aside everything else was pretty straight forward. The only real bummer for me is the rear supports make taking the top off no longer simple. This disappoints because I do believe reading that the LOD made taking the Top off simple! I went with LOD because of their Static weight limit of 800 lbs. Overall I am happy with my decision and it was worth the wait.

Check out the finished results:





That about does it for now. I am sure I'll come up with more to share later down the road.

Thanks for looking

Cheers

Nem